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How to turn "Two factor Authentication" OFF for my test devices?

Hello, I'm QA Manager and we are using a lot of iOS devices for testing.

Recently we started getting requests to use a code.

With 2 factor Authentication it sends the code to where other testers can't get it and since we are working from home, it's not always possible to share the code (because the person who gets it could be offline for some reason).

Is there any way how to turn "Two factor Authentication" OFF?


Thanks!


iPhone XS Max, iOS 14

Posted on Mar 4, 2021 8:48 PM

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Hello press,


2FA is set on the Apple ID account, not the device.


Please click on this link and read about:

"Two-factor authentication for Apple ID" - https://support.apple.com/HT204915


"Can I turn off two-factor authentication after I’ve turned it on?

If you already use two-factor authentication, you can no longer turn it off. Certain features in the latest versions of iOS and macOS require this extra level of security, which is designed to protect your information. If you recently updated your account, you can unenroll within two weeks of enrollment. Just open your enrollment confirmation email and click the link to return to your previous security settings. Keep in mind, this makes your account less secure and means that you can't use features that require higher security." Updated December 08, 2020


Note that you can have multiple trusted devices that can accept a code so you may just have to arrange one be your lab phone or something.


Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - https://support.apple.com/HT204915 "You can manage your trusted phone numbers, trusted devices, and other account information from your Apple ID account page." --> https://appleid.apple.com/

Posted on Mar 4, 2021 8:51 PM

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Mar 4, 2021 8:51 PM in response to press240

Hello press,


2FA is set on the Apple ID account, not the device.


Please click on this link and read about:

"Two-factor authentication for Apple ID" - https://support.apple.com/HT204915


"Can I turn off two-factor authentication after I’ve turned it on?

If you already use two-factor authentication, you can no longer turn it off. Certain features in the latest versions of iOS and macOS require this extra level of security, which is designed to protect your information. If you recently updated your account, you can unenroll within two weeks of enrollment. Just open your enrollment confirmation email and click the link to return to your previous security settings. Keep in mind, this makes your account less secure and means that you can't use features that require higher security." Updated December 08, 2020


Note that you can have multiple trusted devices that can accept a code so you may just have to arrange one be your lab phone or something.


Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - https://support.apple.com/HT204915 "You can manage your trusted phone numbers, trusted devices, and other account information from your Apple ID account page." --> https://appleid.apple.com/

How to turn "Two factor Authentication" OFF for my test devices?

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